The papilloma virus is easily transmitted from person to person, the infection manifests itself in the form of warts. Wart treatment is a complex process, which must begin with diagnostic measures. A dermatologist can help you choose the right treatment.
Types of treatment for warts. The most effective method of struggle
Warts or papillomas are harmless, benign growths that spoil the appearance of the skin. Since this phenomenon does not look aesthetically pleasing, everyone who has it strives to get rid of warts by all possible means. But you also need to get rid of them competently, because papillomas can have malignant connotations and instead of getting rid of skin infections, you will get serious cancer.
Warts are solid nodules on the skin about the size of a pea, with an uneven surface. Most often, the backs of the hands, palms and fingers get warts. In some people, warts can be found on the face, lips, armpits, and feet.
Warts on the soles of the feet are the most painful. They can reach large sizes and bring a lot of inconvenience to their owner. Most often, plantar warts are affected by people in retirement age.
Before starting treatment, one needs to consult a specialist to make sure that this neoplasm is really a wart. Various ways can be used to get rid of it: from creams and gels, to surgery and the use of traditional medicine. In each case, doctors prescribe individual treatment of warts and papillomas.
Cryodestruction
The most common method of removing papillomas and warts from the skin is to destroy them with liquid nitrogen. This procedure is called cryodestruction. Its effect on the affected skin is carried out with the help of liquid nitrogen, which reaches a temperature of minus 190 degrees. The warts freeze, the cells of the neoplasm are cooled and the freezing of water in the cell tissues causes them to burst, and this destroys the papillomas. Under the influence of liquid nitrogen, the affected tissue dies, and no scar remains at the site of the neoplasm.
Operation procedure
The freezing procedure is performed using a cryoprobe or manually using a cotton swab. The manual method is the most popular, because it does not require large costs from the clinic.
A patient may need pain relief if:
- The neoplasm is good.
- Papillomas are located in sensitive areas of the skin.
- Site removal of neoplasms in children should undergo mandatory anesthesia.
The procedure itself boils down to performing simple mechanical movements: the doctor dips a cotton ball in a liquid nitrogen preparation and touches the neoplasm with light pressure. The exposure time is limited only by the size of the neoplasm and its type. Sometimes it is necessary to re-treat the neoplasm tissue with nitrogen to completely destroy its structure. Repeated moxibustion procedures are required for plantar warts.
Burn marks appear at the site of exposure, similar to thermal injury. Liquid bubbles appear on the skin. This condition indicates the process of complete destruction of the papilloma.
Electrocoagulation
A safe and effective way to get rid of various skin neoplasms, which is also used to heal all kinds of warts. Electrocoagulation allows you to remove only the upper skin growth, but not the human papilloma virus itself. Relapse is possible in more than half of cases, so a comprehensive approach to the problem is needed.
Procedure features
The electrocoagulation method allows you to quickly remove cosmetic defects, but there is always a risk of scar tissue formation at the site of exposure.
And no specialist can guarantee the removal of all such neoplasms.
Because removal is performed using an electronic loop at high temperature, this makes this method less safe than traditional external preparations.
Therefore, before resorting to serious destructive methods of struggle, it is necessary to try all means of traditional medicine. Because traditional recipes are safer and have a lower risk of scar tissue formation.
Contraindications
For the treatment of warts with electrocoagulation, it is necessary to consult a specialist and identify possible individual contraindications.
Common contraindications include:
- Availability of any enhancements to the cardiovascular system (heart monitor or pacemaker, pacemaker).
- Contraindications associated with intolerance to high currents.
- Allergic reaction to anesthetics.
- An inflammatory process in the body of an acute nature, which is the result of an infectious disease.
- Hemophilia and vascular abnormalities at the capillary level.
The use of the electrocoagulation method is not recommended for plantar warts, as with such exposure there is a high risk of scarring. Hard scar tissue will interfere with the right path.
Recovery period
No additional medical treatment is required after electrocoagulator crushing. But rarely, additional wart prevention is carried out with the help of antiviral drugs.
Wound care with an antiseptic is all it takes to recover from surgery.
The only thing to do for a few days is to treat the exposed area with a skin antiseptic.
Laser treatment
Anyone who has ever looked for ways to effectively treat warts knows that laser exposure is the safest way. The use of lasers in aesthetic cosmetology will help to remove various neoplasms and leave no scars. The advantage of this design is the accuracy of the beam.
Before curing papilloma with this method, you need to consult a specialist and undergo certain examinations.
Execution and consequences
The operation is performed under local anesthesia, so the patient will be asked to undergo tests for blood diseases and tolerance for these effects. Those concerned about possible complications from laser exposure should approach the specialist's choice with caution, as the safety of the procedure depends only on his qualifications. The doctor selects the required depth of laser action and performs moxibustion.
High laser temperature exposure allows you to completely destroy harmful neoplasm cells, without damaging healthy cells. After such exposure, bleeding does not occur, because the laser closes the blood vessels and blood does not come out.
After the procedure, in order to avoid the appearance of scarring, it is necessary to use traditional medicine - calendula tincture. Do not apply alcohol lotion to the exposed area, this can cause irritation and make tissue healing difficult.
Contraindications
While it is safe to use this method, it is not recommended to use it when:
- Pregnancy. During a period of hormonal changes at the site of exposure, a tumor-like neoplasm in the form of a scar may form, which will be difficult to remove.
- This procedure is not possible for patients with cancer.
- Hormonal changes in the body during puberty and menopause are the same contraindications as performing surgery during pregnancy.
Medication
Modern medicine has made great progress in the treatment of warts. Therefore, in every pharmacy, you can find a variety of medications to get rid of the external signs of the human papillomavirus.
Use of these funds can be done without consulting a specialist, but self-medication can lead to skin cancer. Therefore, not all warts can be treated on their own. It is best to seek advice from a specialist and then use medication for papilloma.
Preparation of phenolic subgroups with antiviral effect
Each drug in this group contains an antibacterial and antiviral component that allows a superficial effect on neoplasms.
The necessary drug is selected by a specialist, but the use of such funds has a visible effect only after one month of use.
Traditional medicine
In order to eliminate the visible manifestations of the presence of the human papillomavirus in the body, it is necessary to use traditional medicine. As these are gentle methods of exposure, they should be tried first.
Celandine
The scope of application of celandine is not limited to its effect on the skin. A strong and poisonous plant containing large amounts of alkaloids, it has been used effectively to remove warts for many years. Treatment can last from a few days to several months, depending on the severity of the neoplasm.
Celandine juice is applied to the wart several times a day. A visible effect with few viral manifestations was observed from the first days of application.
From celandine, you can prepare a healing ointment based on glycerin, which can be stored for a long time in the refrigerator.
It can be applied to no more than five neoplasms at once, because celandine contains strong components that can cause burns.
Some patients may experience allergic reactions to the use of celandine, therefore the skin reaction test should be done in a small area.
Acetic acid
Concentrated acetic acid solutions can also be used to remove skin lesions. This method is affordable and affordable. Daily wart treatment with acetic acid will help get rid of neoplasms in a matter of days, without harm and consequences.
Ascorbic and salicylic acid
Eating a few balls of ascorbic acid every day helps boost immunity and increase the body's resistance to human papillomavirus. Some time after taking the drug, a decrease in the number and size of neoplasms is noted. But ascorbic acid can not only be used inside, but can also be used to wipe the papilloma accumulation sites.
Salicylic acid, as well as other anti-warts, helps stop its manifestation if applied for more than two weeks. The tool is applied to the wart with a cotton ball overnight, glued together with a bandage.